G55AMG

Can't find information on what makes the car edition 1
Is it a limited number of cars?
What makes them different?
and are the Edition 1 sold out?
Thank you
JV

jrcart

The Edition 1 is a limited production car but not super rare like past Black Series models for example. Almost every dealer in the US will get one. US Edition 1's are only available in an exclusive gunmetal pearl greyish color. They also come with a carbon fiber roof which is not available on any other model. An exclusive aero package including a larger fixed rear wing. The interior is also an exclusive color combination only avaialable on the Edition 1. They will also hit showrooms about six weeks before non Edition 1 cars.

There are a few Edition 1's still available.

G55AMG

Thank you Jrcart
You allready answer my question at the AMG lounge forum.
I'm getting an AMG GT S, but I'm still on the fence about getting the Editon 1 or getting one with ceramic brakes and matte color exterior.

jrcart

Oh, I didn't realize that was you. Yes AMG messed up by not including carbon ceramic brakes on the Edition 1. I want the cf roof and exclusive aero package and carbon ceramic brakes so the easiest way to do that is with an Edition 1 and add the brakes after I take delivery. It is a very simple upgrade and not much more expensive than paying for them as a factory option.

G55AMG

I might do the same, if I do, I will need parts numbers from you.
JV

vr421

FYI, that color is Selenite Grey

I also thing the carbon ceramic brakes are a must if you're going to drive hard/track the car!

ima55r2

The Porsche track guys switch their ceramic rotors to steel since the ceramic replacement costs (a $9,000 option) are multiple times than those of the steel. The ceramics are good for no brake dust and no fading.

At the Amelia Island Concours, they had a red, a blue and a matte silver. The red was missing for the pic.

nycphotography

Is Selenite Grey a magno / matte finish?

G55AMG

Deposit is in, I'm getting an Edition 1
Now I just have to wait until mid April

jrcart

Why would they change over to steel? The ceramic rotors will last four times longer than steel rotors. At that point it's almost a wash once you factor in the cost of four sets of steel rotors and labor for four brake jobs, not to mention the weight and performance advantages of the ceramics. I guess there are some Porsche guys living above their means lol.

jrcart

It is not a matte finish. I saw it in person at the auto show, it is a nice deep rich metallic grey, lots of metallic and might even have some pearl in it. I am not usually a dark grey car guy but the color is nice, at least uner the flourescent lights of the auto show it was.

JumpinJim

It's not that, it's because the carbon ceramic rotors are fragile. They can chip and break if a rock hits them for example. Stuff like that is not covered by warranty. The performance benefit is very small so they just take them off and use steel ones.

jrcart

The performance advantages is big imo. I tracked my C BS with both the stock steel rotors and ceramics and the difference was noticable. I put them on my C BS specifically for track duty. To each his own I suppose, you are talking about something like $1000 difference once you factor in the fact that the rotors will last four times longer. I suppose $1000-$2000 is a lot of money to some people but I would that it is not a lot to a Pcar owner that can afford a car that comes with ceramics. The Steel rotors will run almost $2000 a set and you can chew through a set in a single weekend. My ceramics lasted five weekends and a couple thousand street miles and they are still in spec and on the car, the ceramics could prove to be a better value depending how long these rotors last me.

JumpinJim

Also consider that if a rotor breaks on you there's collateral damage that could happen; pads, calipers, wheels, suspension, loss of control of the car. Unless you're carrying around extra rotors then you're done for the weekend either way. On a much lighter car the ceramics would have diminishing returns. Even the C BS is a very heavy car by track car standards. It's pretty common for steels to be swapped in and not just on P cars. It's not just a money thing, but to some I'm sure it is. The heavy track guys who could drive their favorite track blindfolded don't burn up brakes like the more novice guys do. It's some state of car/track zen. Must be nice. Every time I go out seems all I learn is there's a whole lot more to learn.